01992cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500300014526400510017530000470022633600260027333700260029933800360032550000310036150800180039252011430041053400560155365300190160985600430162899900190167172484UtSlPG20260610134657.0mcr n260607r20231906utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aPH1 aHedman, Valfrid,d1872-193910aItämaalaisia haaveiluja 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2023-12-23  aJari Koivisto  a"Itämaalaisia haaveiluja" by Valfrid Hedman is a collection of poetic reflections that evokes the allure of the East, written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of longing, love, and the fascination with Eastern cultures and landscapes, showcasing Hedman's lyrical style and appreciation for beauty in both nature and the human experience.  The collection is divided into various sections, each featuring poems that vividly portray the author's sentiments toward the East, contrasting it with his native Finland. The poems express a blend of desire and nostalgia, threading through metaphors of flowers, seasons, and personal yearning. Characters, real and imagined, emerge in lush imagery, such as Southern women and dreamy landscapes, as the poet navigates emotions tied to love and identity, ultimately reflecting on his connection to both the local and distant places that shape his feelings. The work is imbued with a sense of romanticism, where the enchanting and exotic nature of the East serves as a backdrop for deep emotional resonance and personal contemplation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cHelsinki: Kust.Oy Osmo, 1906  aFinnish poetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72484  c113209d113209